The aim of this assignment is for the student to demonstrate a beginning understanding of professional client- centred nursing care, integrating scientific knowledge, infection control practices, interdisciplinary care, and patient safety including cultural safety.

Nurses are required to have sound theoretical knowledge, and integrate theory to practice through assessment and provision of safe, competent, culturally appropriate, evidence-based care.

You are required to write a 1500 word essay, in response to the following case study:
Case Study:
Mrs Rosa Turay is a 88 yr old resident in Sunrise Nursing home. She is a widow but has a daughter and three grandchildren who visit once a week. Mrs Turay immigrated from Nigeria with her husband and family 10 years ago but only speaks broken English. She is overweight for her height but can usually mobilise with a walking frame. Over the last few days she has had worsening flu-like symptoms and now has a productive cough, lack of energy and does not feel like eating. The doctor has now diagnosed her as having Influenza and associated chest infection.

In compiling your essay, you must address the following criteria
1. Discuss Influenza, modes of spread and risks in relation to the elderly
2. Discuss infection control precautions needed in a nursing home setting and why these are necessary
3. Discuss other risk assessments and nursing cares needed, including safety and cultural aspects for this patient
4. Discuss other health team involvement that may be needed and provide rationale
5. Support all sections with current scholarly literature (at least 10)

Introduction (Simple paragraph 100 – 150 words):
Introduces the topic•-
Clearly explains the purpose and structure of the essay•-

Discuss Influenza (250 – 300 was)
Identify and discuss modes of spread•-
Identify and discuss risk for the elderly•-

Infection Control Precautions (250 – 300 was):
Discuss the appropriate infection control precautions needed•-
Specifically relate to the nursing home setting•-
Provide rationale for these precautions•-

Assessment and Nursing Care (300 – 350 words):
Identify and discuss other risk assessments needed for this patient•-
Include Safety and Cultural aspects of care•-
Provide rationale•-

Interdisciplinary team (150 – 200 words):
Discuss other health team involvement that may be needed for the patient•-
Provide rationale•-

Conclusion (150 – 200 words):
Summarises the main points and ideas•-
No new material introduced•-

Presentation:
Complies with academic standards – spacing, cover sheet, title page, and word count•-
Appropriate sentence and paragraph structure, overall logical flow, appropriate grammar and spelling•-

Referencing:
Supports all key points with current scholarly literature ( at least 10 )•-
Complies with APA6th format in-text and in reference list•-